Playing cards manufactured around the world are very popular with collectors as they are very much part of the history of printing and lithography, and often depict historical events, social trends and advertising for the common products of the era. Find an international array of playing cards to choose from.

THE ASHER TWIST (VIDEO)

Learn The One Routine Every Magician Must Know

One at a time, four aces revolve face-up then face down again, delighting your audience each time it happens. As a finale, all the aces perform an about-face in a stunning fashion. Borrow four cards if you'd like -- you have to see it to believe it!

"I have watched the Asher Twist performance endlessly, easily over 100 times. I have never been so touched or moved by magic. This is a symphony of honesty, purity, and motion." - George M., 44, California

THE LOSING CONTROL (PDF)

Controling A Selection To The Top Of The Deck Has Never Been So Cool

The Losing Control technique does not rely on packets transposing under the cover of heavy misdirection or sweeping hand gestures. The method is effective, bold and economical. Therefore, if you are someone who wants to master a slick and efficient card control, without spending a lifetime pursuing it - the Losing Control is for you.

AMBITIOUS EXPLOSION (VIDEO)

Not For The Faint Of Heart

This routine influenced the Buck Twins style of card magic and spawned a new generation of young magicians performing visual close-up magic. This robust routine challenges your skill, agility and endurance!

"For three new moves that you can either use separately or together in this routine, this is a great video for an excellent price." - John T., 23, Texas

CATCH 33: THREE CARD MONTE (PDF)

An Authentic Lesson On The Con Game That Isn't A Game At All

Each time they play three card monte with you, the audience falls into bright traps you've set. As a bonus, a Catch 33 performance video is provided as a learning aid. Shown from the audience's point of view, this clip will help you visualize each sequence so you may learn the routine faster.

"Much more than a mere gambling expose, Catch 33 is almost an act in itself!" - Guy G., 41, England

VELOCITY (VIDEO)

The High-Caliber Card Throwing System

Ready to teach you the secrets to the most effective techniques in card throwing, Rick Smith Jr. transforms you into a card-throwing ninja within minutes. Unike other videos on the market, this one teaches you real-world throwing techniques, as well as invaluable performance information.

"I had absolutely no clue how to throw a playing card until I watched Velocity. Now I feel like a ninja!" - Josh S., 35, California

PANIC by AARON FISHER (TRICK)

No Sleights & No Funny Moves

The four King are shown and placed into your back pocket. The remainder of the deck is spread cleanly, then it happens. The deck instantly vanishes in your hands -- leaving only four cards. The cards are shown to be Kings. And where's the rest of the pack? In your back pocket!

"The reactions I get from PANIC make me feel like David Blaine!" - Eric O., 39, Washington

BANSHEE THROWING CARDS (DECK)

Makes A Cool Sound When They Are Tossed

The greatest cards ever built for throwing. The Banshees are equipped with a special system on the face to measure your piercing skill, this accuracy tool helps you become more proficient with your throws.

"The whole family got involved whizzing Banshees around the living room. Too much fun!." - Jay J., 28, Tennessee

A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EFFECTS (VIDEO)

A 90 Minute Feature Length Film Where You Learn Wonderful Magic

Join Ben Train and Chris Mayhew on their quest to learn one of magic's best kept secrets. Along the way, you'll meet underground magicians, avoid sadistic card collectors, and laugh at the entire crazy misadventure - all while learning how to perform eight powerful routines.

CLOSE-UP SECRETS (BOOK)

The Real Secrets Of Professional Magicians Are Not Their Routines

If you want to be a pro, you don't need another book of tricks, you need a guide through the world of professional close-up magic. Learn the real secrets of magic from David Stone, one of the best in the business!

"This book is an entertaining way to provide you with the magic BEHIND the magic." - Steve B., 55, North Carolina

DIVING BOARD DOUBLE (PDF)

Look Like An Expert With Playing Cards

Many famous professional magicians are switching over and using the basic version of the Diving Board Double in place of their regular double lift. f you want to improve your card handling exponentially, the secret to doing so is: familiarize yourself with concepts and techniques that are more powerful than the ones you are already acquainted with.

HUNGRY: FEED YOUR CREATIVITY (VIDEO)

Become More Creative & Invent Tricks Using Your Own Methods

Award winning creator Mathieu Bich teaches you fun and amazing techniques that allow you understand how to modify a basic effect. Mathieu's style of teaching turns the entire process into an exercise that will develop your imagination, and your trick-inventing skills. This DVD feeds your creativity!

HOW TO HANDLE HECKLERS (BOOK)

Learn The Art Of Self Defence Against Heckler

Keith Fields new book will teach you the art of self defence against hecklers. His extensive experiences with audiences are jam packed it into 120 mind-blowing pages of solid advice, notes, and effective put-downs (over 200!).

THREE STYLIN (TRICK)

Plays So Big, Even The People In The Back See & Understand What's Happening

Three different colored poker chips begin in the right hand, spread at the fingertips. Without any fast movements or flashy distractions, the chips begin traveling across magically to the left hand – one at a time! They visually appear at your fingertips.

"The colored poker chips add so much to this routine that I will neve go back to using silver coins again." - Allan A., 57, Nevada

BACKTWIST BY MATHIEU BICH (DVD)

Fool Magicians & Laymen Alike

One at a time, four blue backed cards visually turn into four red backed cards. Your audience suspiciously eyes your four, red, face-down cards and you know what they are thinking; "The cards have two backs!" You smile slyly, slowly turning over the red-backed cards to reveal a four of a kind!

"Back Twist is a phenomenal piece. I'm not one for buying tricks as such but I will certainly be buying this one! I think you should too!" - Peter M., 42, Scotland

HOCHMAN ENCYCLOPEDIA (BOOK)

Enhance Your Knowledge About Playing Cards

The Hochman Enyclopedia of American Playing Cards allows collectors to finally develop a general understanding of the history, beauty and relative rarity of a wide range of different types of American cards. In so doing, this book provides a system for cataloging the cards and bringing order to this hobby.

"If you have any interest in card collecting, then you must own this book. It's simply the best resource available!" - Nathan L., 35, Rhode Island

THE GRADUATE (PDF)

Cause A Selection To Instantaneously Rise To The Top Of The Pack

This effect, by Aaron Fisher, is simple and strong. A selected card melts upward through the deck in three stages. The slow motion Ambitious Card plot has proven a favorite among the coterie of advanced sleight of hand men

"I'm suprised how easy The Graduate is compared with previous versions of this plot. This has to be the best I've seen." - Peter D., 62, Scotland

MACHINE BY AARON FISHER (TRICK)

The Strongest Color Changing Deck Available

Aaron Fisher, of Panic and Paper Engine fame, started with a classic self-working effect by Dai Vernon and combined it with a powerful visual transformation. The result: MACHINE. It requires very little skill, and if you can hold a deck of cards you can start amazing your friends in minutes.

"...it's been my favorite closer. I especially like it as a follow up to Panic. thanks again for another miracle!" - Frank S., 53, California

STACK ATTACK (PDF)

Self-working Miracles For Those Who Appreciate Simplicity

One of the most powerful weapons in the arsenal of a card-worker is the pre-arranged or "stacked" deck. When performing with a stacked deck, the entertainer is usually free from worries about sleights that might go wrong or a gimmick that won't 'do its thing' at the proper moment.

"It has always been part of my philosophy of card magic to perform an easy, almost non-sleight-of-hand routine and make my audience think I was the most fanstastic card handler they've ever seen." - Harry L., 85, New York

MATHIEU BICH (PDF)

Truly Original Concepts & Routines For You To Learn

Mathieu Bich creates a number of truly original concepts and routines, most of them relying on new methods - even some with new principles. You can ONLY get this PDF directly from Mathieu, or from here at LeeAsher.com.

THUNDERBIRD (PDF)

Make Four Aces Appear At Your Fingertips

Picture bringing your hands together, in front of you, and an ace magically appears between them. Without hesitation, you take this newly-produced card, and effortlessly split it into two aces. The third and fourth ace materialize right out of thin air - at your fingertips.

I haven't purchased magic for myself in years. Thunderbird was my first online purchase, and all I can say is WOW!" - Dan M., 49, Canada

Lee Asher develops original sleight of hand magic based on his lifetime experience as a magician. He looks at the art of magic from a real-world perspective and approaches it with skills very few possess. His site provides free tips, quality information about card magic, plus paid tutorials on his authentic material designed for rising magicians and hobbyists alike.

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